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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** The Judicial Council of California - **Location:** Contra Costa County, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $84,538.0 - $107,894.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, VoIP, Network Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Electronic Mailing, File Server, Systems Analysis, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Software, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Server Virtualization, Software Deployment, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Enterprise Software Applications, Storage Devices, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Multiplatform, Cisco, User Accounts, Vmware - **Published:** October 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d349d56537c147b ## About the Role The individual appointed to this position must be able to: 1.) Work well with others as well as work independently; 2.) Have the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; 3.) Maintain a positive and professional attitude and possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; and 4.) Work in a confidential working environment. Regular and punctual attendance is essential., * Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field and two (2) years' experience in the areas of systems analysis, systems engineering, programming, database administration and/or analysis, operating systems, network analysis and/or management or similar field in a multi-platform information systems environment; OR * Associate's degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field and four (4) years' experience in the areas of systems analysis, systems engineering, programming, database administration and/or analysis, operating systems, network analysis and/or management or similar field in a multi-platform information systems environment; OR * Two (2) years' experience as an Information Systems Technician II with this Court. Relevant full-time experience may substitute for either degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Alternatively, completion of an approved computer science certification program in database, programming, systems analysis or technical operations may substitute for one year of a degree requirement. License or Certifications: Cisco CCNA, VMware, Microsoft associate, CISSP certifications are preferred, but not required. Any Combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying., Successful completion of fingerprint and a criminal record background check is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations, and possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to travel between court locations independently is therefore required. All employees of the court who operate a vehicle on court business must certify they possess a valid California Driver's License and required levels of automobile insurance. ## Description The Court is conducting an open recruitment for a Systems Administrator (a designation within the classification of Information Technology Analyst). The incumbent will be responsible primarily for: analyzing and/or resolving hardware, software and application problems; analyzing and/or resolving network problems and applications access issues; assisting with installing, configuring, testing and maintaining network, server and storage devices; assisting with configuring and maintaining file servers and directories; defining technical specifications from user and business requirements; project planning coordination; service level agreements; developing and employing test plans, and test cases; effectively communicating technical issues to user and client community; and user acceptance testing. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing day may apply. Examples of Duties Primary duties include assisting senior staff with the following: * Works independently on large-scale complex infrastructure projects, as well as other complex Court projects, as assigned; * Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintain a complex infrastructure environment (LAN, WAN, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), intrusion detection systems, wireless, VoIP, physical servers (hosts), virtual servers (VMWare), routers, switches, firewalls, etc.); * Administer servers, desktop, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates, and patches; * Implement leading-edge technologies to enhance end-user productivity; * Design and implementation of new solutions and improving the resilience of the current environment; * Manages activities related to keeping the infrastructure performing optimally including backing up the system, performance tuning, installing operating system upgrades and patches, implementing security and virus protection, and providing after-hour monitoring and support. * Monitoring network security in assigned areas of network administration responsibility and working with senior staff to resolve security issues; * Manages user accounts, security, backups, data recovery processes, electronic mail, enterprise applications, software updates and print/file services; * Performs any project and priority work as assigned by management; * Act as a liaison between Court and vendors; * Serving as the second level for IT help desk issues involving network, file server and other matters assigned; * Identifies improvement opportunities, which includes, but not limited to tools, processes, procedures, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques. * Provide technical and end-user computer training. * Preparing technical documentation and procedural manuals; and * Other duties as may be assigned.